AcademyWomen Vision

A premiere networking, professional and personal development community providing a respected source of support and insight for women military officers and veterans throughout all stages of their personal and professional development.

Background

AcademyWomen is a 501c3 nonprofit leadership and professional development organization that bridges the gap of support by providing an unparalleled blend of programs and resources that inspire and connect military women to networks and resources for impact, influence, and fulfillment. 

AcademyWomen members and program participants include officer and senior enlisted active duty, national guard, reserves, and former military personnel, military spouses, senior corporate executives, seasoned entrepreneurs, civic leaders, astronauts, scientists, fighter pilots, attorneys, engineers, physicians, combat leaders, ship commanding officers, diplomats, homemakers and more.

AcademyWomen is aligned for the greater good of the military and our nation as it is our belief that every woman who chooses to serve should have access to premier personal and professional support.

Leadership

Board of Directors
Board Members Emeritus

Founding Board Member Emeritus

Jackie Stennett, Founding Board Member Emeritus

Jackie served as a founding AcademyWomen Board Member and thanks to her leadership, meaningfully impacted the lives of more than 20,000 military members and program participants by developing strategic partnerships and programming that empowered current, former, and aspiring military women leaders to leverage their leadership skills to drive positive change locally, nationally, and globally. Jackie advises organizations with socially responsible missions and previously served as a logistics officer in the United States Army. Jackie is a graduate of the Unites States Military Academy at West Point and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Stefanie Goebel, Founding Board Member Emeritus

Stefanie was AcademyWomen’s inaugural eMentor Program Director and a founding member of AcademyWomen’s Board of Directors. Stefanie was in the first class of women to graduate from the United States Naval Academy in 1980. She served in the U.S. Navy for 13 years as a General Unrestricted Line Officer (1100). Stefanie has over 15 years’ experience developing and implementing leadership and mentoring programs for both government and nonprofit organizations. Stefanie has an MA in Women’s Studies from the University of Arizona, an MA in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School and a BS from the Unites States Naval Academy.

Ambassadors

AcademyWomen Ambassadors

Many thanks to our Ambassadors for their continued work and support of AcademyWomen.

  • Monica Agarwal
  • Mo Barrett
  • Tammy Broadnax
  • Pat Cerchio
  • Elizabeth Chamberlain
  • Eve Douglas
  • Barbara East
  • Linda “Kay” Emerson
  • Alma Guzman
  • Laura Hatcher
  • Roccie Hill
  • Odessa Maxwell
  • Laurie Mosier
  • Jill Rough
  • Nikki Schuler
  • Phyllis Schwartz
  • Tammy Trychon
Award Recipients

AcademyWomen Award Recipients

Many thanks to our award recipients who have significantly contributed to AcademyWomen’s mission to empower aspiring, current and past military leaders through mentoring, training, and growth opportunities to impact positive change locally, nationally and globally.

Thanks to their support, AcademyWomen programs have served over 20,000 diverse program participants and members over the past 20 years which have made a significant difference in the lives of our service members and their families.

We are deeply grateful and recognize your contribution to AcademyWomen and our nation.

Legacy Achievement Award

This award recognizes individuals who, during their lifetime, have made significant contributions by leaving a profound legacy to the world and within the community of military women.

  • Brigadier General Wilma Vaught, U.S. Air Force, retired

Trailblazer Award

This award recognizes individuals who through their leadership example, have blazed new trails, thereby creating a more equitable world where women are better equipped to lead and serve as agents of change. 

  • Admiral Michelle Howard, U.S. Navy, retired
  • Lieutenant General Lori Reynolds, U.S. Marine Corps, retired

Distinguished Service Award

This award recognizes individuals who have consistently worked closely with AcademyWomen and have significantly assisted with the success of our mission.

  • Secretary Barbara Barrett
  • Donna Houle
  • Odessa Maxwell
  • Jim McMahon
  • Diane Morales
  • Kris Urbauer

Changemaker Award

This award recognizes individuals who have served as consistent allies in their steadfast and unwavering support of AcademyWomen, our mission, and the community of military and veteran women.

  • Alan Bisenieks
  • James Bogle
  • Greg Jenkins
  • Alaina Love
  • Jamie Saure
  • Marc Sheppard
  • Bonnie Stabile
  • Alex Verhulst
  • Kevin Whirity

Partnership Award

This award recognizes organization that have served as a consistent ally in their steadfast and unwavering support of AcademyWomen, the community of military and veteran women, and their efforts to #StandWithMilitaryWomen.

  • Center for Women Veterans
  • Deloitte
  • George Mason University, Schar School
  • Leidos
  • Travelers
  • University of Southern California, Master of Business for Veterans